Undergraduate - Bachelor of Science

Data Science, BS

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Transfer aproximately 30 courses (an estimated 90 credits)
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1 year (3+1) 2 years (2+2)
Length
30 Credits
Credits
$20,000–$25,000
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1 year (3+1) 2 years (2+2)
Length
30 Credits
Credits
$47,000
Tuition
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OPT eligibility
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Program description

Data Science, BS

In a world generating vast amounts of complex, often unstructured data, professionals skilled in statistical, computational and mathematical analysis are essential to uncovering meaningful patterns across business, research and government settings. The Bachelor of Science in Data Science builds a strong mathematical foundation in linear algebra, statistical inference and classification, data mining, and machine learning, paired with the computational methods needed to apply these tools to real-world problems. As a transdisciplinary program, it allows students to pursue a focus area aligned with their interests, including behavioral sciences, biosciences, business analytics, chemistry and biochemistry, computer science, mathematics, social sciences, or spatial sciences.
Curriculum

Featured courses

Data Science and Society

Examines quantitative literacy from a data and evidence driven perspective. Looks at the literature behind vaccines, climate, and other contentious topics where there is a wealth of scientific literature and yet these areas are still hotly debated.

Applied Linear Algebra

Solving linear systems, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, bases, linear transformations, eigenvectors, norms, inner products, decompositions, applications. Problem solving using MATLAB.

Statistical Modeling and Inference for Data Science

Covers the basic statistical concepts underlying data science as well as some of the major methods. Includes fundamental ideas such as the key idea in predictive modeling is the bias-variance tradeoff, and cross validation is the basic approach for dealing with the bias-variance tradeoff.

Admissions

Admission requirements

Program requirements

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Transfer applicants

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Key admission dates & deadlines

Program start Spring 2027 Fall 2027
Campus Immersion Online Campus Immersion Online
Application deadline October 1st, 2026 October 1st, 2026 January 15th, 2027 January 15th, 2027
Classes start January 11th, 2027 January 11th, 2027 August 19th, 2027 August 19th, 2027
Outcomes

Career opportunities & applicable roles

U.S. News & World Report ranks data scientist at No. 8 on its list of best jobs. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects overall employment of data science occupations to grow 36% through 2033. Graduates of the data science program have skills related to data analysis, data prediction models and ethical uses of research data, helping them to meet the expressed needs of society. Graduates work in a variety of fields, including governmental research, education, health services, consumer behavior and business.

Career examples include
Bioinformatics Scientist Bioinformatics Technician Business Intelligence Analyst Clinical Data Manager Data Scientist Financial Quantitative Analyst Scientist/Biochemist Software Developer Statistician Urban Planner
The school

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences educates the largest student population at ASU, with more than 31,000 students, and over 90% of all ASU undergraduates take at least one of its courses. The College hosts 21 academic units across the humanities, natural sciences and social sciences, along with more than 50 research centers and institutes that drive nationally and internationally recognized faculty- and student-led research. Multiple schools within The College earned top spots in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report graduate rankings, and its programs prepare students for a wide range of careers.

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